lignocellulose
/ˌlɪɡnoʊˈsɛljʊloʊs/
noun
- The tough material that makes up the cell walls of plants, made of lignin and cellulose.
- Researchers are trying to convert lignocellulose from agricultural waste into ethanol.
- The strength of plant stems comes from lignocellulose.
- Lignocellulose is the main component of wood and straw.